Gorazd Valjavec, BACP

Gorazd Valjavec is a BACP counsellor who offers thoughtful, integrative online work from the United Kingdom. He places emphasis on honesty, connection and practical reflection to help people move beyond repeating the same patterns. Gorazd aims to create a warm, empathic space where clients can make sense of their experiences and consider different options for change.

He listens closely to what matters to each person and adapts sessions to that need. The work often looks at how past experiences shape present choices, with the goal of increasing self-acceptance and clearer decision making. Gorazd describes the therapeutic relationship as built on empathy and understanding, which he sees as central to meaningful change.

Gorazd uses an integrative approach that weaves together attachment-based ideas, emotionally-focused work, client-centred listening, existential reflection and mindfulness. Cultural context matters to him, and he encourages creative methods such as storytelling, photography, music and dreams when they suit the client. These tools are offered as ways to deepen insight or express things that are hard to say.

He has six years of experience and works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma and addictions. The profile also lists focus areas such as ADHD, codependency, body image and attachment issues among others. Gorazd offers sessions in English, Croatian, Slovenian and Serbian and accepts international clients.

To begin, clients follow the site process to match with a counsellor and then schedule sessions based on availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect feelings today. Online sessions can help people notice repeating patterns in relationships and practise new ways of connecting or managing jealousy and trust issues.

Client-centred therapy puts the client’s experience at the heart of the session. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client’s pace, which can be useful for people wanting a calm space to talk through difficult feelings like grief, shame or anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the online process. Gorazd will work together with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative choice that can shift over time as things change.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows creative tools such as photographic or storytelling exercises to be shared and discussed during sessions, helping people access different ways of exploring feelings.